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September 7, 2021
When I was in second grade, we learned about palindromes. Already a classified nerd, I was obsessed. For homework we had to bring in three examples of this unique word classification. My list read:
September 5, 2021
... I just came across this video, which I prepared just before our COVID closing on March 20, 2020. I realized I had never had the chance to share it with the primary audience (the School Board) nor on this blog. Sooooo... here it is!
September 5, 2021
“I am,” a new-to-me song by Jill Phillips, speaks deeply to me of the invitation to let God be God. So I did what I do, and made a video prayer.
September 5, 2021
On September 1st we began the Season of Creation which concludes on October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. As we pray for our created world let us remember all those who have died, experienced hardships, and who have lost their home or possessions as a result of the recent hurricanes. The prayer below was provided by Education for Justice. For more information information go to www.seasonofcreation.org.
September 4, 2021
With all happening in our world this past week, from Afghanistan to extreme climate events to challenging events in the lives of some folks I know, this was an interesting time to be on retreat. I don’t think I fully understood, until I got to the spot of grace and beauty that is Mercy by the Sea, how very tired and weary I have been. I wasn’t entiretly surprised, given the past year and a half in the time of COVID. Plus the fact that I just finished a six and a half year term of leadership for my religious community and have started a second term.
September 2, 2021
In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with Sister Nicole Trahan about inclusivity and equity in the Church, privilege and the importance of imagining new ways to share power.
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September 1, 2021
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September 1, 2021
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September 1, 2021
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August 31, 2021
By Sister Marietta Wethington
As I was pondering about this reflection, a line from Psalm 95 kept going through my head: If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your heart. What is a hardened heart? Do I have one? Pope Francis tells us this passage reminds us of parental tenderness that tells sinners to come to God. We are all sinners. We all have a piece of hardness.
What causes this hardness? There are many things that could bring about hardness of heart. It could be a painful experience of childhood, rejection by a family member, a close friend or a co-worker.
August 31, 2021
After more than two years apart because of the Covid-19 pandemic, about 100 women who attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy returned to Maple Mount on Aug. 29, 2021, for Alumnae Weekend.
August 31, 2021
On the anniversary of the 101st signing of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, some Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph joined others in a parade and event on the Daviess County Courthouse lawn.
August 30, 2021
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August 29, 2021
These days call upon us to pray for our Afghan sisters and brothers are treated. The Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation Rome group shared the following information. Let us do all we can to help.
August 29, 2021
If you're like me, seeing the piles of lined paper, the tubs of pencils or pens, and the line-up of colorful lunch boxes at "back to school" sales can still bring a happy sigh. This past week, children returned to the tribal school where I teach.
August 25, 2021
As summer winds down and school years begin, we still find ourselves in Ordinary Time. Officially, Ordinary Time…
The post What’s So Ordinary About Ordinary Time? appeared first on Messy Jesus Business.
August 24, 2021
Yes, we had a lovely time on Lake Michigan. I got to experience Grand Rapids for a day before we headed a bit more west toward the lake. We also made a quick stop in Grand Haven, equally lovely.
I think every tree should be wrapped in a blanket like this...and every person...and all creation. Needless to say, I fell in love with many trees in Michigan! This one was around the corner in Grand Rapids.
August 22, 2021
Yesterday we had our annual Prayer Service in thanksgiving for our benefactors, friends, families, associates, and all those who support our ministries. It was an opportunity to thank all those who have supported us. Early in the prayer we prayed in Thanksgiving for the Earth. It was a moving experience as one of our sisters held a bowl of incense and faced the four directions as the prayer below was read. May we pray for our earth and all who inhabit it.